Word origin of 'slop'

Old English oferslop surplice; related to Old Norse slopps gown, Middle Dutch slop

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Word forms: slops, slopping, slopped

Definitions

1. ergative verb & verb

If liquid slops from a container or if you slop liquid somewhere, it comes out over the edge of the container, usually accidentally. [V adv/prep] ⇒ A little cognac slopped over the edge of the glass. [V n adv/prep] ⇒ Refilling his cup, she slopped some tea into the saucer. [Also V, V n]

2. uncountable noun

You can use slop or slops to refer to liquid waste containing the remains of food. ⇒ Breakfast plates were collected and the slops emptied.

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British English: slopVERBIf liquid slops from a container or if you slop liquid somewhere, it comes out over the edge of the container, usually accidentally.A little water slopped over the edge of the glass.